US Bridges

Old HWY 62 over Draw

FairClosed to traffic

Orange County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of FM 1130 · Structure no. 201810AA0656001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 62 over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 62 over Draw in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 62
CrossesDraw
Location0.80 MI S of FM 1130
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19346, -93.86248
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2016)
Projected traffic190 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 62 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 62 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 62 over Draw carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 62 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 62 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.